Monthly Newsletter for the Balranald Shire

community and

friends

Balranald Shire Council Councillor

Contact

Details

Mayor Cr Steve O’Halloran

0428 201 301

Deputy Mayor

Cr Lynda Cooke

03 5020 0471

Cr Ken Barnes

03 5038 2221

Cr Leigh Byron

0418 530 782

Cr Elaine Campbell

0447 271 086

Cr Trevor Jolliffe

03 5020 1597

Cr Jeff Mannix

0409 783 075

Cr Alan Purtill

0429 201 301

WHAT’S OPEN

Balranald Museum Open Monday, Wednesdays &

Fridays 10am to 12 noon

Balranald Library Monday & Friday 2pm - 5.30pm

Wednesday 9am - 5.30pm

Day Care Monday 10am - 2pm

Thursday 10am - 2pm At the Day Centre at the Hospital

Phone Hospital 5071 9800

Seniors Club Meets every Friday 2pm

Senior Citizens Hall Phone Shirley 5020 1890

Hospital Auxiliary Meets 2nd Monday of the month

2.30pm at the Adult Day Care Centre Phone Dawn 5020 1311

Health Advisory Council (HAC) 4th Monday of each month

at 7:00pm Contact 5071 9800

Little Bunyips Playgroup Every Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 1pm - River Street Contact Lisa 0428 995 489

Balranald Child & Family Health Immunisation Clinic

2nd Monday of the month 9.30am - 11.30am

Contact Hospital 5071 9800 Clinic closed if Medical officer is

un-available

RMS Opening Hours Balranald

9.30am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday

Closed for lunch 1pm - 1.45pm

Euston 2nd & 4th Thursday of month

11.30am to 3pm Closed for lunch 12.15pm - 1pm

Call Centre 132 213

Newsletter Published by:

BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL 70 MARKET STREET

(PO BOX 120) BALRANALD NSW 2715

OFFICE HOURS 8.30AM TO 5.00PM

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

PH: 03 5020 1300 FAX: 03 5020 1620

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES 0418 322 902

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January 2014

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Balranald Shire Council Newsletter Issue 1, January 2014

Coming Events NEWSLETTER

29 Jan 5 Feb

19 Feb 5 March

Hospital Bus Dates

Mildura Swan Hill Mildura Swan Hill Contact - Hospital on 03 5071 9800

26 Jan Australia Day Celebrations Balranald - Greenham Park Hall 8.30am. Free BBQ breakfast, address by Ambassador & presentation of Awards.

Euston - Recreation Reserve from 12.30pm. Free BBQ lunch, address by Ambassador & presentation of Awards

28 Jan International Music Festival - Theatre Royal 7:30pm. Tickets, $35pp (include concert and supper) available from the Visitor Information Centre or Council

1 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb

14 Feb 15 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 28 Feb

Euston Club Resort Entertainment

David Routledge Wayne Elliot Brad May Lilly & The Drum Chris Street Viktor Brank Keira Smith The Hoffmans

Mondays Fri / Sun

Mon / Sat Tue/Thu

Thursdays Thursdays

Fridays

Wednesday

Saturdays 18 Jan 8 Feb

Balranald Ex-Servicemen's Club What’s on at the Club Members Seniors Lunch Buffet’s - Friday night & Sunday lunch $10 lunch specials Bingo Tuesday 7pm, Thursday 2pm Club Mega Member Badge Draw Smorgasbord member meal deals Night Raffle & members draw (Permit # LTPS/13/02905) Social Bowls - 10am and 6pm Poker - 6.30pm (if no entertainment) Louie's disco in the main bar Wayne Elliot - Tamworth tiara Finalist in the main bar Also available at the Club- *Full TAB facilities, *Keno, *Coffee shop, *Pre-paid phone credit, *City Link passes *Fishing licenses, *Pre-paid Broadband vouchers, *Seniors Kiosk - connect with friends & family

17-24 March

Solos’ Network Rally Greenham Park

21 March Adam Harvey Concert Theatre Royal—Tickets $30 Tickets on sale soon

Do you have an event or meeting coming up? Let us know and we can include it in the coming event calendar which is published in the Council newsletter each month

COMMUNITY GENERAL INTEREST

Sing Australia Meets every Monday evening at the Presbyterian Church @ 7.30pm - all welcome

Men's Shed Tues & Thurs 10am Heritage Park Take Off Weight Naturally Club at Multipurpose Centre (Hospital) Mondays 6.00pm Contact Kathy 0407 304 922

Optometrist (from Deniliquin) last Wednesday of the month, appointments @ Balranald Chemist

Balranald Wool Centre meet 3rd Friday of month, 11am till 3pm @ The Gallery. New members are most welcome to come and join in.

Balranald CWA Meet fourth Thursday in each month @ 2pm Contact June Spinks (Secretary) 5020 1774

Balranald Hospital Auxiliary every 2nd Monday of the Month @ 2:30pm at Adult Day Care Centre

CanAssist Balranald Branch (& Bookshop) Every 2nd Mon of Month @ 4pm at 92A Market Street Karen 0404 842 037 or Kirstyn 0448 158 709

Robinvale & District Aeromodellers Club Each Sunday 9am Wewak Rd Robinvale.

Narelle’s Driving School Ph 0402 782 597 email narellet08@y7mail.com web www.keys2drive.com.au

Rubbish Tip Hours

BALRANALD

1st August to 30th April

Tuesday 5.00 -7.00pm

Thursday 5.00 - 7.00pm

Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm

Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm

EUSTON

Effective 1st April 2011

Tuesday 1.00pm - 6.00pm

Thursday 1.00pm - 6.00pm

Sunday 9.00am - 3.00pm

Tip Tokens are

available from Councils office,

Visitor Information Centre and CC’s Diner and Takeaway

(Caltex, Market Street).

Council Website www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

Learn to weld

The Sunraysia Institute of TAFE, in conjunction with Balranald Central School is running Certificate II in Engineering Studies.

This course is suitable for people interested in wanting to learn welding as a hobby and/or wanting to have a career in engineering.

This is a part-time course with a combination of theory and practical tasks, and staff to guide students through their studies, beginning in February and run over 38 weeks from the Balranald Central School .

To enrol or find out more information, please phone Devon Andrews on 0429 302 006 and quote Course Code 22019VIC

Australia Day celebrations Balranald Shire residents will have the opportunity to celebrate Australia Day at Balranald and Euston this Sunday January 26, 2014.

The festivities will begin at 8.30am at Greenham Park Balranald with a free barbeque breakfast followed by the official ceremony and Award presentation.

Euston celebrations at the Recreation Reserve from 12.30pm include free barbeque lunch, official ceremony and Award presentation.

A highlight of the celebrations will be the address by the Shire’s Australia Day Ambassador Amy Wilkins. Amy, a two time Telstra Young Business Women's Award finalist started her own television production, “Active Kidz” (featured on ABC and Nickelodeon). She is above all else a 100% active mum who leads by example for her friends and family. Her passion for educating families and children to get active is a testament to her belief that everyone can live their best life. While at university completing her B.A in Human Movement

Studies Amy developed a children’s fitness program and met husband Scott Ehler.

A strong desire to help curb the growing trend towards childhood obesity saw Amy and Scott establish Active Kidz, an international TV program, screening in Australia, New Zealand and on the Disney Channel in Asia.

Amy and Scott are award-winning music writers (APRA-AGSC Best Music for Children’s Television), and business owners (Australia Post Small Business Awards Young Achievers).

Amy has been awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Champion of Champions Business Awards), as well as being featured in the book "Secrets of Young Achievers Exposed", a National Heart Foundation Ambassador and Juvenile Diabetes Ambassador. Amy is a regular editorial contributor to many magazines and newspapers and featured on TV programs such as Sunrise,

Today Show, Sarvo, Hot Source, and Saturday Disney.

Co-director of Active Star Productions, Amy has produced Active Kidz Series 2 and Active Kidz "Work It". She has also co-produced many corporate fitness DVD's for children and adults.

Amy’s goal is to empower everyone to

make healthier choices

www .ba lrana ld .nsw .gov .au

MARKET STREET UPGRADE –Date Changes Council wishes to advise that the Roads and Maritime Services will commence work to replace the road surface on Market Street between River and Cally Streets. This work does not include parking lanes or kerb and guttering.

Utility work has commenced and road pavement work will start on Monday 10 February 2014, taking about two weeks to complete. Road pavement work has been delayed by one week due to contractor availability. Roads and Maritime will send out revised information about the change of date. Weather permitting, final completion of the site is expected by early March.

These works will occur Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm and on weekends when required. During February and early March works, traffic will be two way on parking lanes - There will be no parking in the work area, and motorists will be directed to alternative parking. When work occurs at the intersections of We and Mayall Streets, the intersections will be closed to north-south traffic. Motorists will be detoured. An RMS site office will be located in the former Essential Energy office from 28 January for those who have questions about the project or you can visit www.livetraffic.com when work starts in February.

Calling all Seniors in the Shire

Balranald Shire Councils Senior’s Week event will be held in March 2014. If you are a senior (60 years and over), and have not previously been part of these celebrations and would like to be involved, please contact Carol Holmes at Council office 70 Market Street Balranald, telephone 03 5020 1300 or email council@balranald.nsw.gov.au to have your details registered. Invitations for this year’s Senior’s Week luncheon will be mailed out in late February.

Balranald

Visitor

Information

Centre

Cnr Market and River Streets

Open Daily

10.00am to 4.00pm

Phone 03 5020 1599

CountryLink tickets and

fishing licences can be

purchased from the

Visitor Information Centre

Balranald Shire Council invite you to come along and celebrate

Australia Day 2014 - SUNDAY 26 JANUARY

Balranald At Greenham Park Hall commencing at 8.30am Free BBQ Breakfast, Flag Raising, Australia Day address by Ambassador Ms Amy Wilkins and Presentation of Australia Day Awards

Euston At the Recreation Reserve commencing at 12.30pm Free BBQ Lunch, Flag Raising, Australia Day address by Ambassador Ms Amy Wilkins and Presentation of Australia Day Awards

Swimming Pool

Hours

The Balranald Swimming Pool

has opened for the season

Pool Opening Hours

12:30pm – 6:30pm Mon-Fri

11:30am – 6:30pm Sat-Sun

Please note: the pool will not

open if the temperature is

less than 26° although will stay

open later on hot days

Entrance Fees:

All Users $2.00

Season Tickets

Single $80.00

Family $128.00

The NSW

Variety Bash

is back!

The NSW Variety Bash event is

on again in August 2014 and will

be coming through Balranald.

If you are interested in hosting

ralliers for a night, please

contact Cherie at Council by

phoning 5020 1300 or email

cmuphy@balranald.nsw.gov.au to

register your interest in home

hosting.

Positions Vacant

Balranald District

Ex-Servicemens Club

Casual Bar & Gaming

Attendants

Must have or willing to

obtain RSA & RCG

Qualifications

Casual Maintenance &

Horticultural person

required for varying shifts

including occasional

weekend work

For more information &

documentation call in or

contact the Club on

03 5020 1205

From the

Mayor’s Office

Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of Council’s Newsletter for 2014. The 2013 Balranald Buy Local campaign, a promotion organised by the Balranald Retailers Association, was again a great success, and by all accounts, many local businesses received a well deserved boost, while shoppers had the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes. The campaign came to a close on December 23 in the

courtyard of the Senior Citizens Centre with festivities

including a free jumping castle, photos with Santa,

donuts, fairy floss, gift wrapping, sausage sizzle and the

final major prize draw.

The lucky winners of the major prizes were Lance

Griffiths, Terry Eade and Phoebe Parsons. Weekly

minor draw winners were Connie Rasmussen, Gerri

Coates, Tamera Barrett, Simon Coelli, Melody Trotter,

Elaine Campbell, Jaime Smyth, Lyn Pearce, Lily Dunn,

Mark Volleberg, Janet Barrett, Therese Comitti and Sue

Giansiracusa. Congratulations to all who organised and

supported this campaign, in particular special thanks to

Sarah Old for her efforts.

On another positive note, thank you to all of the people

who made a conscious effort to comment to Council staff

about the Christmas decorations in Balranald and Euston.

It was also wonderful to see so many locals and the

businesses getting into the festive spirit by decorating

their homes and shops.

New Year’s Eve celebrations at Greenham Park was yet again another fun, family night and enjoyed by all who attended. Activities included laser tag, a jumping castle, spinning wheel, music and barbecue and conclusion with the spectacular fireworks display. Appreciation and thanks go to Kylie Jolliffe and her small group of helpers. The newly formed Western Catchment Management Authority held their first formal meeting in Balranald in late December. Chairman, Thomas Hymes, CEO Rob Gregory and the board are keen for Council and the community to have input into the new organisation. Yanga National Park continues to attract both locals and visitors, and with water in Yanga Lake and the upgrade of Regatta Beach completed this is a great recreational and tourism asset for our community. Late last year the Acting General Manager Robert Rayner and myself visited several Ministers in Sydney in relation to issues pertaining to the Shire.

Be water wise during the heat

Another successful New Years Eve celebration was enjoyed by all who attended Greenham Park for the festivities.

Entertainment included laser tag, jumping castle and glow sticks, whilst the not so young tried their luck on the spinning wheel with great prizes on offer generously donated by local businesses. Great music and a barbeque added to the festivities at the park and at midnight a spectacular 15 minute fireworks display completed the night and saw in the new year.

Pictured right is Peter Murphy, Tamara Bax and Tyler Scott enjoying laser tag.

International Music Festival visits Balranald

Proudly presented by Arts Mildura and Balranald

The 2014 Murray River International Music Festival will once again visit Balranald during its annual tour, promising yet another vibrant cultural festival.

On Tuesday 28th January, Balranald will host Trio Leonardo, consisting of Andrea Dainese (flute), Elisabetta Ghebbioni (harp) and Giancarlo di Vacri (viola). The trio will be accompanied by Sergio de Pieri who will oversee the culinary delights of supper after the performance.

To find more information on the festival events and musician biographies, please visit the new Arts Mildura website www.artsmildura.com.au. Bookings can be made at Balranald Visitor Information Centre 78 Market Street, telephone 03 5020 1599 or Balranald Shire Council Office, 70 Market Street, telephone 03 5020 1300. Concert 7.30pm for 8.00pm - 9.00pm. Supper 9.00pm - 10.00pm. Tickets are $35pp and includes concert and supper.

Visit “Balranald Shire Council”

For more information

Next Ordinary Meeting of Council

- Tuesday 18 February 2014 -

Changed Traffic Conditions

Residents are advised that NO U TURN signs have been installed at the following intersections in Balranald:

Market and We Street

Market and Mayall Street

A driver must not make a U-turn on a road where a

No U-Turn sign is displayed

If you have any queries regarding the new traffic conditions, please contact Balranald Police on 03 5020 1404

During this time of the year, and especially during the heat, Council advises residents to be water wise and health conscious.

Leave watering times to early in the morning or late at night. Watering your lawn or plants during the heat of the day or when they are in direct sun will only be a waste of your time and water.

Not only is most of that water evaporating before it even hits the ground or getting into the plant, much of what does hit the ground is evaporating because of the high temperatures in the upper soil levels. It can also possibly kill the lawn or plants.

Council also advises residents that staying cool and hydrated during times of heat is of utmost importance so please stay vigilant and take care of yourself and loved ones.

Stay indoors if possible and keep hydrated and cool by drinking plenty of water along with sports drinks or other sources of electrolytes, and dress in cool free-flowing clothes.

Country Music star

Adam Harvey

BALRANALD

Theatre Royal

FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014

Tickets $30.00

ON SALE SOON